Department Manager - Extrusion - Sonoco

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

The Extrusion Department Manager is located at the Plant City plant and reports to the Plant Superintendent. The position is accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, material handling, cost performance, employee training and relations in a high-performance work team environment, capital improvements and budget preparation. Job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. Position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and direct the Extrusion Department with continuous improvement initiatives and work to meet performance metrics using tools such as SPS, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, lean manufacturing.
• Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries.  Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork.
• Build and maintain productive relationships that foster employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Communicate problems and obstacles to the Plant Superintendent and the leadership team.
• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity
• Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
• Assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget.   Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by the Plant Manager.
• Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background.
• Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
• Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.  Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships and driving employee satisfaction.
• Provide coaching & disciplinary action and review disciplinary action by Shift Leads for effectiveness and consistency.
• Work with the Plant Superintendent and Human Resources on any plant employee related concerns or issues.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.

This position is 100% onsite out of our Plant City, FL Facility

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Previous education and/or training in manufacturing, engineering, safety or related field preferred
• Previous Extrusion experience with the plant’s existing equipment/machines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations

• 3 – 5 years in supervision or operational leadership with progressive responsibilities
• Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards
• Must be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts.
• Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal)
• Must be able to maintain composure
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven record of safety leadership
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, with a dedication to employees remaining safe
• Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $104,400 to $117,450

An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.